Witchery: Embrace the Witch Within Paperback – Illustrated, March 5, 2019

A lot of witch books say the same thing over and over but I enjoy how this is written. She includes personal experiences and the spells don’t have that TikTok feeling.

I bought this book after meeting Juliet, at a time in my life when I was making good, intentional, coached progress in recovery from codependency, relationship abuse, drug misuse, and self-loathing. But I was still missing some critical piece to healing myself and restoring the connection to the Earth that I had thrived on since childhood. The moment I recieved this book I felt the need to hug it, and as I did so I began to weep. Loving energy poured out from the book to embrace and hold me as I let myself experience the impact of the loneliness and disconnect I had been living with for years, out of touch with our Mother Earth and myself, scared to step out onto the uncertain path of self-discovery, frightened of what I might find there. After a moment of embracing the book and being enveloped in its energy I felt a sense of peace, od freedom, and the hope that comes with them: I knew I was not alone and I had the courage to ask the questions, even if I feared the answers. I opened the book and began my journey. Through Juliet's writings I have reconnected with my spirit guides, my ancestors who I thought had been lost to me through neglecting my relationship with them but who, I have discovered, have never once been away from my side. I have deepened my meditation, grounding, and energy work practices, helping heal my body, mind, and soul, troubled as they are with chronic depression and anxiety. I have practiced channeling my grief, rage, pain, and exhaustion, transforming and releasing them to the benefit of my life, the lives around me, and Life itself. This book has changed my life: guiding me on my unraveling path of self-discovery and self-love and helping me channel the Power found therein into nourishing actions to heal our Mother and create the life I want. Power comes from self-knowledge; self-knowledge is a practice, not an accomplishment. In this book, Juliet guides you in the practice of following the unravelling path of self-knowledge with a clear and loving approach grounded in ancient wisdom and true insight. Thank you, Juliet, for all you have done for me through this book! Anyone wanting to know themselves and their inner Power better should read this book. Doing so is a gift to yourself and the world.

I was a practitioner in my 20s and am just coming back to The Path now in my 40s, and have been looking everywhere for a book that resonates with me and my current reality. Books have a way of magically dropping into your lap when you need them, don't they. This has been that book for me.I preordered for Kindle, and at midnight, right when the book dropped, my furnace went out and woke me up, and I spent the wee hours reading through the first sections of this book. I SO appreciate that the author starts off with a focus on Root Work, that she understands and underscores the fact that the practitioner is the magic, that without digging deep and excavating and owning our true selves we can never produce truly effective magic.I also appreciate how clearly she has outlined the meditative practice, rituals, and spells, using simple ingredients with many options so that one can customize it to one's own practice. They truly feel like rites one can easily weave into the fabric of their day-to-day life, and I look forward to finishing the book and delving into all it has to offer more deeply. I will definitely return to share more once I have done so.In short, I can see this book being useful for both the beginner and the seasoned witch. And of course, also for someone like me, who had fallen away from their practice and is looking to brush off the cobwebs and dip their toe into those magical waters once more. It feels like a timely gift from the universe, and I am very grateful to the author for all the time, care, magic and love she has clearly poured into it.

Juliet Diaz wrote this book in a very unique and very personal style. Not only does she cover topics any practicing witch should know, such as beginning ones magickal practice, grounding, raising energy, connection to the elements, and working with the moon. But she writes about enhancing your intuition and psychic abilities, including personal experiences throughout her life as a healer and seer. She was born into this, as her mother was, and her long line of ancestors were. She has also covered manifestation, along with many spells, and rituals. For me, her writing on protection, new beginnings, shedding and banishing anything/ anyone that is toxic and negative, and to make necessary changes to vibrate at your highest in order to have a clear mind to bring to your practice without a clouded mind. She gives you the tools needed to heighten your inner self and your mind, your "magickal strength" so many ways ( if you DO the work, with strong intentions, and dedication as every witch must do). She also shares her knowledge of herbs, connecting with your ancestors and harnessing their wisdom, and the responsibilities that come with walking whatever path you have chosen or may be thinking of if you are a novice witch. There is information for witches just beginning to practice: altars, purification and cleansing, casting circles, beginning your book of shadows and a grimoire. There is much more. needless to say, this book is quite special and has been written by a life long practicing witch with much knowledge and experience. Just because some basics are covered this does not mean it is a primer. This book is wonderful for any witch that has been practicing for a long time as well as a witch that is just beginning his or her path. So much love for Juliet for writing this book not only for what it contains, but her very personal connection which is so very evident in the way she has written this book.